Dan's Reports: #13

Monday the 13 of February #39

I had a Ukrainian lesson today then had dinner with Tarras in the evening. Had a good talk mostly about making God the center of our lives and in the decisions  we make in life. He listened well and then said I should have my own radio station, not sure if that’s good?

Tuesday had our evening meeting about 10 out and listened well! It looks like most enjoy the snacks and the time to talk after the meeting, this is good!

Wednesday had another Ukrainian lesson then met with a women name Tania, she has shown some interest in wanting to speak English and with the work we do here in Ukraine. I have invited her and her friend to the meetings, they would like to come they say but haven’t yet, hope they will soon!

Thursday had a visit with the Mayor in a Village called Petrilliv. Had a good talk with her; as she shared a story of a friend that was ill and took the advice of her priest and started to pray, the illness somehow went away. I told her that God does heal but God wants to do more than heal our bodies from disease God wants to cleanse our soul from sins! She is a very nice woman and listens well. Before leaving to visit the school I gave a few boxes of clothing and bedding. I then spoke to the kids at the school. Afterwards the principal told me of a little girl about 6yr. with Down syndrome  who needs help to get tests and paper work done in order for her to get small ( but better than nothing) support from the government, I do plan on helping.

Friday went to Lviv for the weekend and stayed with Edmond and Agnes from Ireland, looked for needed parts for the van with Vladimir. Saturday Edmond, Vladimir and I spent most of the day working on making a tract for the Euro 2012 in Lviv this summer(soccer games). Thousands  are expected to come mostly from Western Europe.

Then we headed out to get something to eat and Vladimir’s mother joined us. After dropping them off I hit a pothole and flattened a front tire, got the spare on and made it back safe to Edmund’s, what a way to end a long day!

Sunday morning had the tire fixed before the meeting. Was good to be with the Lord’s people on the Lord’s Day remembering the Lord! (It’s all about Him isn’t it?). My first time speaking at the new hall, it looks good!

I then left right after the meeting to make it in time for the meeting in Ivano.  With the snow now melting there are new potholes everywhere, it looks like a minefield. This took a lot of time along with the two stops from the police, (thankful for Vladimir’s help over the phone!).

Sorry to say I did not make it on time but there were still some waiting, about 12 out including three men, after the meeting spent some time with Sasha Oleg’s son.

Louie Smith and Flo Kancir are planning to arrive in March, pray for their safety and blessings while they are here in Ukraine!

Please continue to pray for this small little gathering and for the relationships that are developing that all may be to the honor and glory of our great God! Thank You Much for all your prayers!!!

Dan.